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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.91, 400.07 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.91, 400.07 and 173.48 is: 239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.91 : 400.07 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.91/400.07 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.91x = 400.07 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.91x = 69,403.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,403.28/289.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.40

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